English Explanatory Dictionary

nu metal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A subgenre of heavy metal music with influences from grunge and hip-hop, often featuring down-tuned guitars, rapped or shouted vocals, DJ effects, and a strong rhythmic focus.

Pronunciation

/ˌnjuːˈmɛtəl/ /ˌnuːˈmɛtəl/

Word forms

nu metal nu-metal nü-metal

Etymology

Sensational spelling of new + (heavy) metal

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